Voices of Youth

Voices of Youth is a series that will capture the youth perspective and narrative during the COVID-19 response to recovery. It is made possible with funding from the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan.

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Feature Story Abandoned Factory Southwest Michigan

Voices of Youth: Vacant Battle Creek buildings near schools tempt youth to explore

Thursday, February 9, 2023
Longform Ypsilanti resident Lucinda Printup has become an activist for juvenile justice reform after being involved in the juvenile justice system herself. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi

Voices of Youth: Building a restorative future for Washtenaw County's juvenile justice system

Patrick DunnWednesday, February 8, 2023
Feature Story Clifton "Clifnotes" Perry captures the sentiments shared during the youth listening session. Second Wave - Michigan

Los jóvenes opinan: ¿Qué cambiarían los miembros más jóvenes de nuestra comunidad? Se lo preguntamos

Biba Adams (Translation by Jesus Grillo)Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Longform Akintunde Oluwadare and Jamia Jackson. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi

Voices of Youth: Ypsi young people roll up their sleeves to clean up litter in their community

Eric GallippoWednesday, February 1, 2023
Feature Story Mikhail Wisman, now 25, was adopted from Russia. He's pictured here with his adoptive parents. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi

Voices of Youth: Washtenaw County's adoptive parents and kids form strong bonds, navigate challenges

Sofia FanziniWednesday, January 25, 2023
Feature Story Student Elijah Wynn with one of his favorite books from the "Captain Underpants" series. The series has been frequently banned across the U.S. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi

Voices of Youth: How does book banning affect communities?

Sennen QuerijeroWednesday, January 18, 2023
Feature Story "I didn't want to self destruct" by Elleona Kristine. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi

Voices of Youth: Art about generational trauma and healing in BIPOC communities

Elleona KristineWednesday, January 11, 2023
Feature Story Ypsilanti Community High School senior Jackie Sakina struggles with stress and says it's important for students to be aware of the mental health services available to them. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi

Voices of Youth: How does Ypsilanti Community High School help support mental health among students?

Gracia Anzal MazamaWednesday, January 11, 2023
Longform Voices of Youth Daniel Fall 2022 Southwest Michigan

Voices of Youth: School violence, a photo story

Daniel KibeziFriday, December 30, 2022
Longform VOICES OF YOUTH KALAMAZOO MENTAL HEALTH Southwest Michigan

Voices of Youth: Teen mental health, a photo story

Plamedie EkumbakiFriday, December 30, 2022
Longform Voices of Youth In school violence 2022 Southwest Michigan

Voices of Youth: In School Violence, a photo story

Habakuki KibeziFriday, December 30, 2022
Longform Voices of Youth Southwest Michigan

Voices of Youth: Schools try to improve safety. Some students and their families remain fearful

Regina KibeziThursday, December 22, 2022
Feature Story A photo from student Tyler Chavez's series on litter and community pride in Ypsilanti. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi

Voices of Youth: Photography on litter and community pride in Ypsilanti

Tyler ChavezWednesday, December 21, 2022
Feature Story Career Center list Route Bay City

A week in the life of a student at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center

Brady FalardeauThursday, December 15, 2022
Longform Kyle (last name withheld by request) survived attempted suicide at age 17 and now shares his story with others as a volunteer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness - Washtenaw County. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi

Voices of Youth: Activists work to prevent youth suicide in Washtenaw County

Eric GallippoWednesday, December 14, 2022
Feature Story Jessica Ruffin. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi

Voices of Youth: Poetry on mental health

Jessica RuffinWednesday, December 14, 2022
Feature Story Djaka Kaba's photo of the garden at Growing Hope. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi

Voices of Youth: An Ypsilanti photo essay

Djaka KabaWednesday, December 7, 2022
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